1. the act of placing brackets around text or grouping items together
2. a method of finding a target by firing shots on either side of it
Usage: military

1. present participle of bracket: placing brackets around something or grouping together
2. present participle of bracket: firing shots on either side of a target to determine range
Usage: military

Examples

• The editor was bracketing the questionable passages in the manuscript.
• Bracketing helps organize mathematical expressions clearly.
• The artillery unit was bracketing the enemy position.
• She finished bracketing all the important quotes in her research.
• The photographer was bracketing his shots to ensure proper exposure.
• Bracketing the suspect’s age between 25 and 35 helped narrow the search.